Journal of
Yeast and Fungal Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Yeast Fungal Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2413
  • DOI: 10.5897/JYFR
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 132

Full Length Research Paper

Expression of neuronal protein Tau in Candida albicans

Kathleen Van Manen
  • Kathleen Van Manen
  • Biology Department, College of Staten Island, 2600 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314, United States.
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Sara Guariglia
  • Sara Guariglia
  • Biology Department, College of Staten Island, 2600 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314, United States.
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Alejandra del C. Alonso
  • Alejandra del C. Alonso
  • Biology Department, College of Staten Island, 2600 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314, United States.
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Elena C. McCoy*
  • Elena C. McCoy*
  • Biology Department, College of Staten Island, 2600 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314, United States.
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  •  Received: 27 May 2014
  •  Accepted: 04 July 2014
  •  Published: 30 July 2014

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